Asia Pacific set to lead global investment in transport sector

Asia Pacific set to lead global investment in transport sector
Asia Pacific offers the best investment opportunity in the transport sector over the next five years according to a survey by Norton Rose Fulbright.
Almost half (48 per cent) of respondents said that Asia Pacific is the key region for investment with China and India leading the way. Aviation and rail are expected to see the strongest investment while shipping industries are less optimistic.
The biggest threat to transport sector investment is a global recession according to 52 per cent of respondents and environmental regulation is also expected to create challenges; however, passenger numbers and routes are expected to grow over the next five years.
 
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